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Recent Linux client update changes (2026)

Hey folks! This is a heads-up that there will be a new update to the Spotify Linux client signatures. The latest available client will not install this new key just yet, but it's coming soon.Come February, you may see errors related to missing keys a...

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Solved!! [Troubleshooting] Linux Spotify

Having trouble with Spotify on your Desktop app? Here’s what to try first. Search the Community Someone might have asked your question on the Community before.So type your issue into the search box and have a look. Basic troubleshooting Go through th...

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Spotify laptop to TV via hdmi cable keeps disconnecting

My laptop is connected to my TV via hdmi cable. This is no problem with streaming movies or any other internet functions - except Spotify (and YouTube) which automatically disconnect after about seven minutes or so.

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My laptop is connected to my TV via hdmi cable. This is no problem with streaming movies or any other internet functions - except Spotify (and YouTube) which automatically disconnect after about seve...

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Solved!! Unable to login with Desktop client (response_type parameter is missing)

PlanPremiumCountryDenmark Operating SystemUbuntu 22.04 My Question or IssueI have reinstalled my laptop with the latest Ubuntu LTS (22.04) and now every time I try to login with the spotify client I am getting the error: "response_type parameter is m...

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Plan Premium Country Denmark   Operating System Ubuntu 22.04   My Question or Issue I have reinstalled my laptop with the latest Ubuntu LTS (22.04) and now every time I try to logi...

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Reorganizar playlists de forma aleatoria (Herramienta)

Hola gente,Aquí les traigo una herramienta que les servirá a aquellos que buscan una manera fácil de barajar o reorganizar las canciones de sus listas sin tener que usar los filtros, y sin tener que utilizar la función "aleatorio". Es una herramienta...

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Hola gente, Aquí les traigo una herramienta que les servirá a aquellos que buscan una manera fácil de barajar o reorganizar las canciones de sus listas sin tener que usar los filtros, y sin tener qu...

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Spotify has lost header bar with close, minimise and resize buttons (ubuntu 22.04)

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceClevo laptop Operating SystemUbuntu 22.04 My Question or IssueAs of a week or so ago spotify opens without the header bar. See attached screen grab. This is irritating as I have to switch to and from spotify with alt-tab wh...

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Plan Premium Country UK  Device Clevo laptop Operating System Ubuntu 22.04   My Question or Issue As of a week or so ago spotify opens without the header bar.  See attached ...

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Solved!! No shuffle button inside personal playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemOS: Linux Mint 21.2 x86_64Kernel: 6.2.0-37-genericSpotify Version1.2.26.1187.g36b715a1, Copyright (c) 2023, Spotify Ltd My Question or IssueEarlier this AM I installed spotify on my LMDE 6 laptop a...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop PC Operating System OS: Linux Mint 21.2 x86_64 Kernel: 6.2.0-37-generic Spotify Version 1.2.26.1187.g36b715a1, Copyright (c) 2023, Spotify Ltd &nbsp...

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Excessive CPU load playing song.

I noticed since the last two .deb updates that the CPU fan was running quite much and wondered what happened. It turns out that playing a song draws ~50% cpu for the most active process + a few more at 5-10%. For just playing sound this is massive! T...

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I noticed since the last two .deb updates that the CPU fan was running quite much and wondered what happened.   It turns out that playing a song draws ~50% cpu for the most active process + a ...

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Solved!! Spotify on OpenSUSE

How install spotify on OpenSUSE Leap 42.1? Att.Artur Barth

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How install spotify on OpenSUSE Leap 42.1?   Att. Artur Barth

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me want to download spotify

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  

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Superuser Contribution Ghost Playlist that I cannot delete or view

My Question or IssueHi! I just today found a ghost playlist in my library, I would like to remove it but I don't seem to interact with it in any way. It only seems to show up on open.spotify.com and not the iOS app. If I click on it, it only shows me...

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My Question or Issue Hi! I just today found a ghost playlist in my library, I would like to remove it but I don't seem to interact with it in any way. It only seems to show up on open.spotify.c...

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Cannot see Spotify startpage

I get a blank page with the error message;RBAC: access deniedMeans I also cannot log-in

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I get a blank page with the error message; RBAC: access denied Means I also cannot log-in

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Spotify Linux Black Screen of Emptiness

Hi, I'm running Linux Mint 21.1 with Kernel 6.3.6 and i've tried installing Spotify both through the Software Manager and apt via the PPA. The executable launches and if i'm playing something in another room then I get the pop up notifications that t...

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Hi,   I'm running Linux Mint 21.1 with Kernel 6.3.6 and i've tried installing Spotify both through the Software Manager and apt via the PPA. The executable launches and if i'm playing somethin...

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why doesent my spotify premium work on pc

i pay for spotify premium on my phone and when i log in on my pc i dont havespotify premium

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i pay for spotify premium on my phone and when i log in on my pc i dont havespotify premium

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I have problem with error "accesspoint:31" on Ubuntu

I use Ubuntu and install Spotify with help snap-package. When I open Spotify, open brauser and loging account, i take error "accesspoint:31", but all web-site work, besides Spotify program. I don`t find answear on my problem in Comunity solution.

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I use Ubuntu and install Spotify with help snap-package. When I open Spotify, open brauser and loging account, i take error "accesspoint:31", but all web-site work, besides Spotify program. I don`t...

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Spotify app floods music streams list

DeviceSpotify 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (snap package)Operating SystemUbuntu 23.10 / Gnome 45.0 My Question or IssueI noticed that the snap version of Spotify spawns multiple streams in the the Volume Levels list. Basically, every time a new ad starts, it...

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Device Spotify 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (snap package) Operating System Ubuntu 23.10 / Gnome 45.0   My Question or Issue I noticed that the snap version of Spotify spawns multiple streams...

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Solved!! Need help installing

i've just bought a new linux os laptop and tried to install spotify. However i got this error.Reading package lists... DoneBuilding dependency treeReading state information... DoneSome packages could not be installed. This may mean that you havereque...

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i've just bought a new linux os laptop and tried to install spotify. However i got this error. Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done Some pa...

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Music stops playing after 10 seconds (or plays, but there is no sound)

SOLUTION (TL/DR):if you are connected via mobile try disconnecting from your mobile provider. if you get a new ip your problem is gone.if you have an internet provider that gives you a dynamic ip restart your routeruse a vpn or stop using it if your ...

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SOLUTION (TL/DR): if you are connected via mobile try disconnecting from your mobile provider. if you get a new ip your problem is gone. if you have an internet provider that gives you a dynamic i...

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Solved!! Latest update is broken

PlanPremiumCountrySouth AfricaDevicex86Operating SystemFedora Gnome Flatpak The latest update is broken. Here's a link to downgrading Flatpak apps: https://itsfoss.com/downgrade-flatpak-packages/

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Plan Premium Country South Africa Device x86 Operating System Fedora Gnome Flatpak   The latest update is broken. Here's a link to downgrading Flatpak apps: https://itsfoss.com/dow...

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The Linux client depends on a dummy package

DevicePCOperating SystemDebian GNU/Linux My Question or IssueThe Linux client depends on libgconf-2-4, which is a dummy package in Debian stable and doesn't exist any longer in the Debian testing repository. It can be safely removed from dependencies...

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Device PC Operating System Debian GNU/Linux   My Question or Issue The Linux client depends on libgconf-2-4, which is a dummy package in Debian stable and doesn't exist any longer in the D...

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